Leaves of Capparis spinosa

Leaves of Capparis spinosa

(Handbook of commonly used Chinese herbal medicine of Guangzhou Army)

[source] the leaves of Capparis spinosa, a Rutaceae plant, are described in "shatangmu".

[collection] it can be collected all year round, cleaned and sliced, semi dried in the sun or dried in the shade.

[nature and taste] The Handbook of commonly used Chinese herbal medicine of Guangzhou Army: "sweet, flat. "

[functions and indications] 1. In the list of Guangxi medicinal plants, it says: "branches and leaves: for the treatment of sores, carbuncle and swelling. "

② "Common Chinese herbal medicine manual" of Guangzhou Army: "it can cure cold, cough and injury. "

[usage and dosage] oral: decoction, 3-5 yuan. External use: tamping.

Chinese PinYin : Shan You Gan Ye